Humans are made to move
Intentional, intuitive, and functional movement for people of all ages and abilities.
Let’s move together at every stage of life
Through regular guided sessions with Fran Kao, not only will you enhance your strength and flexibility, but you'll also acquire valuable techniques for improving your breathing and seamlessly integrating healthy movement into your daily routine.
Each class led by Fran is built upon the bedrock of functional movement. By mastering the art of harmonizing with your body's innate structure, you'll unlock greater efficiency in your motion, alleviate discomfort, prevent injuries, and ultimately move with a newfound sense of assurance and joy.
“By moving with intelligence and intention, we optimize and reinvigorate our bodies in a gentle and loving way. In this expression of loving kindness, we increase both our physical capability and our capacity for infectious joy.”
— Fran Kao, Founder, the movement
Join the movement
Functional Yoga
Align, mobilize, and strengthen. This mindful movement and conscious breath practice is designed to leave you feeling grounded and energized. Functional Yoga invites intentional and connected movement, bringing quiet focus to an overactive mind. You’re encouraged to move at a pace and intensity that is right for you. Join our ongoing classes or contact Fran to arrange in-person sessions (in the D.C. and Virginia area) or online sessions for your group.
Private classes
Start where you are and grow from there. Through tailored personal training sessions or private yoga instruction, Fran will collaborate with you to identify your unique needs and goals. Enhance performance and build power, rehab and recover mobility and dexterity, or simply deepen your breath and movement practice. Contact Fran to arrange in-person (in the D.C. and Virginia area) or online private classes.
ELDER classes
Join a community of your peers online. ELDER classes are designed for our active aging community (or younger folks with ELDER spirits) looking for a joyful, gentle, and deep practice. This practice maintains and improves flexibility, and strength while teaching you how to move in a more healthy and intuitive way. Join our ongoing classes or contact Fran to arrange in-person sessions (in the D.C. and Virginia area) or online sessions for you or your group.
"I have been taking Fran’s classes for the last 9 years, and as a 63 year old ex-athlete, I have found Fran’s classes are transformative in all ways, mental, spiritual and physical. Honestly, I feel like I’m in the best shape of my life and Fran’s classes have been a large part of that experience."
– Danny R., Senior Loan Officer & Functional Yoga Student
